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#12597896

29 July 2025

fully matured Gynacantha dravida, commonly known as the Indian duskhawker, rests on electric wires in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 27, 2025. This crepuscular dragonfly, belonging to the family Aeshnidae, is found in India and Sri Lanka. Known for its bright blue and green coloration developed later in life, it primarily feeds on mosquitoes and microlepidoptera, and typically shelters in dark thickets during the day. Attracted to artificial light sources, mature individuals are often seen near illuminated areas.

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#12597897

29 July 2025

fully matured Gynacantha dravida, commonly known as the Indian duskhawker, rests on electric wires in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 27, 2025. This crepuscular dragonfly, belonging to the family Aeshnidae, is found in India and Sri Lanka. Known for its bright blue and green coloration developed later in life, it primarily feeds on mosquitoes and microlepidoptera, and typically shelters in dark thickets during the day. Attracted to artificial light sources, mature individuals are often seen near illuminated areas.

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29 July 2025

fully matured Gynacantha dravida, commonly known as the Indian duskhawker, rests on electric wires in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 27, 2025. This crepuscular dragonfly, belonging to the family Aeshnidae, is found in India and Sri Lanka. Known for its bright blue and green coloration developed later in life, it primarily feeds on mosquitoes and microlepidoptera, and typically shelters in dark thickets during the day. Attracted to artificial light sources, mature individuals are often seen near illuminated areas.

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#12234864

6 April 2025

A Fulvous Forest Skimmer (Neurothemis fulvia), a dragonfly species found in Asia, is perched on an iron grill in a house. Aesthetically, it appears as though the insect is part of the grill.

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#12234865

6 April 2025

A Fulvous Forest Skimmer (Neurothemis fulvia), a dragonfly species found in Asia, is perched on an iron grill in a house. Aesthetically, it appears as though the insect is part of the grill.

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#12234870

6 April 2025

A Fulvous Forest Skimmer (Neurothemis fulvia), a dragonfly species found in Asia, is perched on an iron grill in a house. Aesthetically, it appears as though the insect is part of the grill.

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